The national crossbow shooting championship attracted more than 100 athletes.

On the morning of August 7th, at the Tong Dich Gymnasium in Bac Kan town (Bac Kan province), the 2013 National Crossbow Shooting Championship officially opened.

Representatives from the General Department of Physical Education and Sports, leaders of Bac Kan province, various departments and organizations, and hundreds of supporters attended the opening ceremony.

Athletes compete at the tournament. (Photo: Duc Hieu/Vietnam+)

This year's Crossbow Championship features over 100 athletes and coaches from six delegations: Cao Bang, Thai Nguyen, Son La, Hanoi, Quang Ngai, and the host province of Bac Kan.

Athletes competed in 18 events: men's and women's individual standing and kneeling; men's and women's individual all-around; men's and women's teams (3 people); mixed team (2 men - 2 women); men's and women's standing shooting; men's and women's kneeling shooting… The competition awarded 18 sets of medals, including 12 individual medals and 6 team medals.

The 2013 National Crossbow Championship was an opportunity for athletes to compete, showcase their talents, exchange ideas, learn, and gain experience. In addition, the championship served as a platform for crossbow teams to identify outstanding athletes, with the goal of developing long-term training plans for international competitions. The championship also helped preserve and develop traditional national sports that are gradually fading away.

Immediately after the opening ceremony, the following events took place: men's and women's individual standing and kneeling shooting; men's and women's team kneeling shooting. The 2013 National Crossbow Shooting Championship concluded on August 12th.

According to (VNA) - DT